"Dangerous Hearts"* is a gripping romance novel set against the backdrop of a modern-day American urban environment. The story follows Bella Smith, a 22-year-old artist whose life takes a dramatic turn when her father, Vincent, borrows money from Antony Mitchell, the ruthless head of a powerful criminal syndicate. When Vincent defaults on the debt, Antony seizes Bella as collateral, plunging her into a world of danger and intrigue. In the opulent yet perilous Mitchell mansion, Bella's love for art captures the attention of Mark Mitchell, Antony's 25-year-old son. Despite his initial loyalty to his family's criminal activities, Mark is drawn to Bella's resilience and compassion. Their forbidden romance blossoms amidst the tension of Bella's wrongful accusation of espionage and the constant threat from within the mansion. As Bella and Mark navigate their complex relationship, they uncover hidden treachery involving Bert, a deceitful servant with ties to a rival clan. The stakes are high as Bella's innocence is questioned and her family is threatened. With Mark's help, Bella must unravel the mystery behind the betrayal and fight to clear her name. The novel weaves themes of love, betrayal, and redemption into a suspenseful narrative, exploring the depths of human emotion and the challenges of navigating a dangerous world. Through intense personal struggles and high-stakes intrigue, "Dangerous Hearts" delivers a compelling story of courage and passion.
Gloom filled the atmosphere of the Smith household, a heavy shroud of despair hanging over them. Vincent Smith sat in silence, grappling with his biggest downfall. His once-thriving business had collapsed, and despite the best efforts of his sons, Joey and Anthony, the financial losses seemed insurmountable. Joey and Anthony remained rooted to their seats, their faces etched with anguish as they struggled to come to terms with their situation. Maria, Vincent's devoted wife, sat beside him, offering what comfort she could, though her own worry was evident in her tired eyes.
From her vantage point in the inner room, Bella Smith observed the scene with a heavy heart. She saw her family's unwavering determination to stay together, yet this resolve was tinged with a blind spot to the consequences of their actions. Vincent's desperation to pull the family from financial ruin had led him to make a deal with the Mitchel Family-a notorious crime syndicate known for their wealth and ruthless operations.
Vincent's mind raced with anxiety, each thought of Antony Mitchell's cold, calculating face intensifying his dread. He tried to distract himself by reminiscing about better times, but these memories were now bittersweet. When the Smith enterprise had just started, Vincent and Maria had celebrated their engagement with a grand party on Wall Street. Their traditional wear business had thrived, drawing buyers from far and wide. It was a golden era for the Smith family, but the tides had turned. As trends shifted and new fashion styles emerged, the Smiths' traditional garments became obsolete. Their once-bustling store faced dwindling foot traffic, and the market for their products had all but vanished. The financial strain had become unbearable, leaving Vincent unable to provide for his family or send his sons to college.
Lost in his thoughts, Vincent stumbled into an unknown figure. He quickly apologized, his mind still reeling from the weight of his troubles, and continued on his aimless path.
"Old boy!" the figure exclaimed, the voice cutting through Vincent's haze of despair.
Vincent froze, the voice oddly familiar but elusive. A rough hand gripped his shoulder, spinning him around. His eyes widened in disbelief as he saw August, his closest childhood friend, who had vanished years ago. Rumors had painted August as a fugitive involved with dangerous street mafias, but Vincent had always believed in his friend's inherent goodness. They embraced, and August's presence brought a flicker of hope to Vincent's weary heart.
As they sat in a nearby café, August listened sympathetically as Vincent poured out his troubles. He spoke of the mounting debts, the fading business, and the crushing weight of failure. August's face softened with genuine concern, and he nodded thoughtfully.
"Old boy, you could turn your life around," August said, a crooked smile playing on his lips.
"How?" Vincent asked, a glimmer of hope igniting in his eyes.
August's smile widened as he began to explain his connection to the Mitchel family, emphasizing how they could help Vincent's situation. Vincent's excitement was quickly tempered by the mention of Antony Mitchell. The name brought a chill to his spine, and his anxiety flared.
"Do you mean..." Vincent's voice faltered, a mix of hope and trepidation etched across his face.
"Don't be a chicken," August teased, his tone light but laced with seriousness. "Antony isn't what you think. Just ask for a loan and pay it back. It's a simple arrangement."
Despite August's assurances, Vincent couldn't shake his apprehension. The thought of dealing with the Mitchel family, especially Antony, filled him with unease. Nevertheless, the prospect of saving his family from ruin was too tempting to ignore. He decided to keep his plans from Maria, knowing she would disapprove of the dangerous gamble.
The day of reckoning arrived. August's encouraging smile and nostalgic pat on the back gave Vincent a fleeting sense of confidence. As they approached the Mitchel mansion, Vincent was awestruck by its opulence. The mansion's grandeur seemed almost otherworldly, a stark contrast to his own crumbling fortunes. But his admiration was short-lived. As he surveyed the mansion's beauty, his gaze met the stern, unyielding eyes of Antony Mitchell. Antony approached with deliberate slowness, his presence commanding an unsettling blend of respect and fear.
Vincent's heart raced, his palms growing clammy as he struggled to maintain composure. Antony's gaze seemed to pierce through him, and the tension was palpable. Antony's voice, cold and authoritative, cut through the silence.
"I give you a year and six months," Antony said, his tone ominous, before turning on his heel and retreating to his quarters.
Vincent stood frozen, the weight of Antony's words sinking in. He was jolted back to reality when a man in a dark suit handed him a briefcase before vanishing as quickly as he had appeared. Vincent stared at the briefcase, its weight symbolizing both the promise and peril of his new venture. He headed home, his heart pounding with a mix of hope and fear.
When Vincent arrived, he shared the news with Maria, his voice brimming with cautious optimism. Her initial joy was quickly overshadowed by suspicion as she questioned the source of the money. Before Vincent could explain, a loud crash from the street outside interrupted them. The sound of shattering glass and shouting voices filled the air. Vincent and Maria rushed to the window, their eyes widening in horror.
A group of masked men was vandalizing a nearby shop, their faces obscured by dark masks. The chaos outside seemed to mirror the turmoil inside Vincent's mind. His excitement about the money was overshadowed by a growing sense of dread. The violence and destruction in the street were a stark reminder of the dangerous world he had just entered.
As Vincent and Maria watched in stunned silence, Vincent couldn't shake the feeling that he was teetering on the edge of a precipice. What had he truly signed up for, and what would be the cost of his desperate gamble?
When Emily Parker, a sharp and determined financial analyst, is hired by the enigmatic billionaire Alexander Blackwood, she steps into a world of opulence and intrigue. Blackwood’s investment firm seems to operate on the edge of legality, and Emily’s keen instincts soon uncover a web of corruption and deceit. As Emily dives deeper, she discovers that Blackwood is entangled in a dangerous game of blackmail, orchestrated by a ruthless criminal syndicate. With a dark family secret and a vendetta-driven rival lurking in the shadows, Alexander’s carefully constructed facade begins to crack. Caught between the whirlwind of her growing attraction to Alexander and the perilous stakes of her investigation, Emily finds herself in a fight for survival. When betrayal strikes from within, she is thrust into a high-stakes game where every move could be her last. The Billionaire Boss is a pulse-pounding thriller that blends sizzling romance with a labyrinth of deceit. Will Emily and Alexander’s newfound bond be enough to unravel the conspiracy, or will their trust—and their lives—be shattered forever? Dive into a world of wealth, power, and danger where nothing is as it seems, and every secret comes with a price.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ This Book Contains Matured Contents, reader's discretion is advised. *** "Do you have any idea how much I want to be inside you right now?" he asked as he stood to his feet. "Then why aren't you?" I responded, loving the feel of him pressed so close, my back to the mirror, my front to him. But even still, in some far corner of my lust-fogged mind, I realized that we were still in a bathroom. Anyone could walk in and see us. The thought of getting discovered was scary and erotic at the same time. "Oh, we're not done. Spread your legs a bit for me, Kitten." He commanded. When I did as he instructed, he settled between my legs again. "Now close your eyes. And try not to move." Dominic Rutherford murmured. I drew in a sharp breath as his fingers slipped into me with a silky, wet ease. First one. Then another. A feverish tide rose inside me, and I groaned. I jerked in response, causing me to unconsciously move my hips towards his teasing, clever hand, seeking more. "Ohh-" My body trembled under his touch. "Please..." *** Ruby escapes a stifling marriage filled with betrayal, eager to reclaim her freedom. At a masquerade ball, she meets Dominic, a mysterious older man always wearing a mask and has a complex past. Their intense attraction ignites a passionate and dangerous affair. Dominic, who was tasked by Ruby's unknown brother to find her, is captivated by her defiant spirit. As Ruby gets entangled in Dominic's dark world and faces threats from her vengeful former husband and an enemy within, she struggles with her fear of love. Will Ruby and Dominic overcome their pasts and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart? Can Ruby submit to love even after the truth is revealed?
On their wedding night, Rogelio wrapped his fingers around Marian's neck and spat at her, "Congratulations! From now on, you live in hell!" The reason for his wrath was that he believed she was responsible for the death of his elder brother. So, he married her but refused to touch her, determined to make her suffer for the rest of her pitiful life! However, due to an unforeseen accident, Marian was forced to sleep with Rogelio in order to save him, and she ended up getting pregnant. Concealing her pregnancy, Marian lived cautiously under Rogelio's watchful eyes. He hated her and relentlessly humiliated her, yet he would never allow anyone else to lay a finger on her— "Mr. Bailey, your wife got into a fight with someone!" Rogelio secretly took action, eliminating that person completely. "Sir, your wife claimed that all of your family's wealth belongs to her!" Rogelio quietly transferred all the shares to her. Unaware of all this, Marian only wanted to escape, but Rogelio pulled her into his warm embrace, whispering, "Mrs. Bailey, where do you intend to go with our unborn child?"
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
After spending a night with a strange man on the day before her wedding, Arianna left the country to start her life afresh. The 22-year-old Arianna Jason lived her life pleasing those she loved the most, without knowing that she was simply a prey being nurtured for the day of her ruin. Her life has tasted the butter pill of betrayal. She wants to give back to the world what she's got but how can she change her good, innocent personality to fit into a cruel society and world? Can her sweet nature be contaminated, or will she make it through, paddling on the right path?
Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”